Press releases
Updating sectoral low-carbon roadmaps responds to the challenges of the time
Press release
6.6.2024 11.56
Minister Mykkänen discussed the future of nuclear energy with U.S. Assistant Secretary of energy Michael Goff
Press release
6.6.2024 10.00
Minister of Employment Satonen to attend ILO Labour Conference on 5–7 June 2024
Press release
5.6.2024 9.46
Plan to enhance the labour market model sent out for comments
Press release
4.6.2024 14.34
Minister Mykkänen holds roundtable discussions on opportunities offered by industrial carbon sinks to Finnish companies
Press release
31.5.2024 16.37
Advisory service for seasonal workers and berry pickers will continue this summer
Press release
30.5.2024 12.30
EU Energy Ministers emphasize the importance of secure networks and consistent phasing out of Russian energy
Press release
30.5.2024 9.30
Draft decree on support for distribution infrastructure for high-power charging and hydrogen refuelling sent out for comments
Press release
27.5.2024 8.38
Legislative project to strengthen the labour market model progresses
Press release
24.5.2024 12.03
Implementation of Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive requires national preparation in Finland
Press release
24.5.2024 11.24
Draft bill on promotion of offshore wind power in the exclusive economic zone sent out for comments
Press release
23.5.2024 14.02
EU Competitiveness Council to meet in Brussels to discuss the future of internal market and competitiveness of European industry
Press release
22.5.2024 13.46
275,300 unemployed jobseekers in April
Press release
22.5.2024 8.03
State capital investment activities to be enhanced already in 2024, as practical implementation of corporate restructuring in accordance with the Government Programme proceeds
Press release
21.5.2024 13.01
Good results achieved in the combat against grey economy and economic crime in 2020–2023
Press release
21.5.2024 10.14
Amendments to industrial peace legislation to enter into force on 18 May
Press release
16.5.2024 11.45
Wild berry pickers from abroad to mainly enter Finland as seasonal workers in an employment relationship
Press release
15.5.2024 11.40
Labour market forecast: A turn for the better can be expected towards the end of 2024
Press release
15.5.2024 10.01
Minister Mykkänen to Stockholm – closer cooperation between Finland and Sweden to promote clean transition
Press release
13.5.2024 8.50
Amendments to Business Prohibitions Act sent out for comments
Press release
8.5.2024 10.01
Report: Regulatory changes needed to improve the status of wild berry pickers from abroad
Press release
6.5.2024 12.01
Regulation of wind power in the exclusive economic zone to be specified – Government refuses applications for exploitation rights submitted under the current Act
Press release
2.5.2024 15.14
Statement from the coordinating authority on the EIA-programme of Olkiluoto 1 and 2 nuclear power plant units on extending their service life and increasing thermal power
Press release
26.4.2024 9.32
286,100 unemployed jobseekers in March
Press release
24.4.2024 8.05
Government appoints two new state secretaries
Press release
18.4.2024 15.44
News
Information on Talent Boost compiled on two web pages
News item
30.5.2024 13.17
Working group to draft action programme on employment for people in adverse labour market position
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23.4.2024 10.01
Työkanava Ltd to be dissolved
News item
17.4.2024 13.46
New obligations proposed for providers of private employment services in maritime sector
News item
7.3.2024 13.31
EU lawmakers agree: forced labour products no longer allowed on the EU market
News item
5.3.2024 10.40
EU Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence fails to receive a qualified majority of votes in Coreper
News item
28.2.2024 16.28
Ban on products made with forced labour in the EU market progressing
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26.1.2024 14.34
EU thresholds for public procurement to rise on 1 January 2024
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21.12.2023 11.55
Amendments to the Posted Workers Act
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14.12.2023 14.03
OECD updates its Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct
News item
21.9.2023 11.12
Column
Phasing out Russian gas will continue – EU prepares for the coming winter
7.6.2024 7.53
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The availability and price of natural gas (methane) have been at the heart of Europe's response to Russia's aggression in connection with the war in Ukraine. A massive military invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, but the energy war started already in summer 2021 as Russia manipulated gas trade to the European Union.